Causes and treatment of diarrhea in cats

Diarrhea in tetrapods it is common, but this does not mean at all that the problem can be ignored. The causes of loose stools can be very serious. Therefore, at the first appearance, contact a specialist who will prescribe treatment. Read on for the reasons and methods of treatment.

Causes of diarrhea in cats

The causes of bowel disorders can be very different. From food poisoning to tumors. Diarrhea indicates a change in work in the body. If your pet has a disorder, see your doctor.

• If your baby ate foods that were not the first freshness or you have abruptly changed feed, for several days the baby will be tormented by a disorder, but soon his health and appetite will improve.
• Diarrhea occurs suddenly if the cat ate unfamiliar / intolerable food, the animal also suffers from flatulence (excess gas in the intestines).
• Weight loss, poor appetite, loose stools (about three times a day), pale gums- indicates unwanted guests in the body of a cat ( helminths).
• Inflammation of the pancreas characterized by weakness chills weight loss and chronic diarrhea.
• If there is blood or mucus in the diarrhea, the animal is gagging, there is a loss of appetite, most likely your pet is suffering from bacterial infection.
• An infection may be the cause of the disorder. . In this case, the reaction of the body may be different (it all depends on the pathogens). The main signs: diarrhea (of varying intensity), weakness, lack of appetite, increased / lowering body temperature,purulent discharge.
• If a cat has entered the body toxic substances, she experiences: depression, aversion to food, pain in the abdomen, cramps.
• Intestinal obstruction accompanied by diarrhea, passive state, severe vomiting, and also pain in the abdomen (in this case, immediate medical attention is required).
• Frequent bowel movements (3 times a day) signals problems with the small intestine .  Pay attention to the color of the stool (black - symptoms of internal bleeding).
• Frequent urge to go to the toilet, diarrhea with blood are the main symptoms colon disease.
• Increased appetite, weight problems, gas and yellow diarrhea, prize naki impaired functioning of the pancreas.

Treating diarrhea in cats

If the cat is suffering from diarrhea (no other symptoms): try placing it on starvation diet(adult - 24 hours, small- 12 hours). Provide the animal with constant access to cool boiled water. Give your pet twice a day Activated carbon(one tablet per 10 kilograms of weight). The charcoal must be dissolved in water, and with a syringe (without a needle) inject the medicine into the patient's interior (tilt the pet's head, holding it by the chin, insert the tip of the syringe between the teeth). For greater efficiency, experts recommend giving the animal chamomile tea (the input procedure is similar). After fasting, gradually introduce foods that are easy to digest into your cat's diet. This can be: boiled yolk, chicken meat (boiled), rice... Or you can go to a pet store, where they will pick up a special medicated food for you.

If the diarrhea continues for several days and the general condition of the cat worries you (plaintive meow, vomiting, etc.), consult a specialist. Remember the following information to make it easier for your veterinarian to diagnose:

• time of onset of diarrhea;
• whether there is blood / mucus in the diarrhea;
• quantity   bowel movements;
• odor and color of diarrhea;
• the consistency of feces;
• volume (more / less than usual);
• general condition of the cat.